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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,144.32, 57,255.36 and 26,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,144.32, 57,255.36 and 26,298.88 is: 39,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,144.32 : 57,255.36 = 26,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,144.32/57,255.36 = 26,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,144.32x = 57,255.36 × 26,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,144.32x = 1,505,751,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,751,842.00/38,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,475.13

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